Our Opinions relate primarily to proposals for legislation and are addressed to the EU legislator (the European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission), with the aim of flagging main data protection concerns together with our recommendations.
These Opinions are issued in response to requests by the Commission, which is legally obliged to seek our guidance on any legislative proposal, or draft implementing or delegated acts, as well as recommendations and proposals to the Council in the context of international agreements according to Article 42(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 where there is an impact on the protection of personal data. We also issue own-initiative opinions as part of our role as advisor on all matters relating to the processing of personal data.
EDPS Opinion 18/2023, on the Recommendation for a Council Decision authorising the opening of negotiations for digital trade disciplines with the Republic of Korea and with Singapore
EDPS Opinion 17/2023 on the Recommendation for a Council Decision on the negotiating mandate to conclude an international agreement on the exchange of personal data between Europol and Peruvian law enforcement authorities.
EDPS Opinion 17/2023 on the negotiating mandate to conclude an international agreement on the exchange of personal data between Europol and Peruvian law enforcement authorities
EDPS Opinion 16/2023 on the negotiating mandate to conclude an international agreement on the exchange of personal data between Europol and Bolivian law enforcement authorities
EDPS Opinion 15/2023 on the negotiating mandate to conclude an international agreement on the exchange of personal data between Europol and Mexican law enforcement authorities